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Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor Takes Down Key Jaish-e-Mohammad Leaders, Including Abdul Rauf Azhar
NEW DELHI: Intelligence reaching here suggests that India's Operation Sindoor resulted in neutralising around a dozen high-value terrorists (HVTs), including Abdul Rauf Azhar , the operational head of Jaish-e-Mohammad and mastermind of the IC-814 hijacking. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Azhar's elimination is significant in the global fight against terrorism, particularly given his role in facilitating the release of Omar Saeed Sheikh, who kidnapped and murdered American-Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002. At just 24, Abdul Rauf Azhar etched his name into the annals of infamy by masterminding the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814 in 1999. His brazen operation secured the release of his brother, Maulana Masood Azhar, the founder of Jaish-e-Mohammad, and catapulted Rauf into the role of supreme commander of the terror outfit. As the right-hand man to his brother, Rauf Azhar orchestrated some of India's most devastating terrorist attacks, including the 2001 fidayeen strikes on the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and the Indian Parliament, the 2016 Pathankot airbase assault, and the 2019 Pulwama suicide bombing that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel. For years, Rauf Azhar evaded justice, operating from the shadows and fueling violence and bloodshed in Jammu and Kashmir and beyond. But on Wednesday, his reign of terror came to an abrupt end when he succumbed to injuries sustained during a targeted strike by Indian forces on JeM's headquarters in Pakistan's Bahawalpur. The strike also claimed the lives of 10 family members of Masood Azhar, a stark reminder of the consequences of their actions. Rauf Azhar's demise marks a significant blow to the Jaish-e-Mohammad. On Wednesday, Masood Azhar released a statement claiming the devastating toll of the Bahawalpur attack on his family. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ten family members died, he alleged, even as he wished it was him who perished instead. The statement released by Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed that Azhar's elder sister, her husband, a nephew and his wife, and a niece were among those deceased. With a heavy heart, Azhar described the victims as having attained a higher calling, now becoming "guests of Allah". 'I feel no disappointment. In fact, my heart keeps wishing I joined this joyful group of fourteen pilgrims. Their departure was destined, yet it was not God who killed them,' said the notorious terrorist-in-chief, even as he invited the public at large to attend the funeral prayers scheduled for Wednesday at 4pm. Azhar, a 56-year-old terror mastermind sanctioned by the UN Security Council as a global terrorist, has been linked to several high-profile attacks in India, including the 2001 Parliament assault, the 2008 Mumbai siege, the 2016 Pathankot assault, and the 2019 Pulwama attack. Despite widespread reports of his presence in Pakistan, the Pakistani govt maintained it was unaware of his location. Getting him on the global terrorist list was a challenge. India tried to get Azhar designated as a global terrorist under the UN Sanctions Committee for years, but China posed roadblocks to ensure security for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Azhar's core group was holed up at the Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur, including Mufti Abdul Rauf Asghar and other senior functionaries like Azhar's brothers and brother-in-law Yusuf Azhar, besides JeM's head of PoJK, Mufti Asghar Khan Kashmiri, who was also the in-charge of the facility. Abdullah Jehadi alias Abdullah Kashmiri and Aashiq Nengroo (Indian fugitive) also operated from the centre. Mufti Asghar and Abdullah Jehadi are wanted accused in the Nagrota Attack of 2016. The same year, he orchestrated an attack on the Indian consulate in Afghanistan's Mazar-e-Sharif. Masood Azhar was released from prison in 1999 in exchange for the lives of Indian Airlines hostages in the Kandahar hijack. He then rose to prominence in the global jihadist movement, formed Jaish-e-Mohammed, and orchestrated several major attacks on Indian targets, including the Parliament attack of 2001.
News18
03-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
J&K CM Omar Abdullah Meets PM Modi For First Time After Pahalgam Terror Attack
Last Updated: CM Omar Abdullah informed PM Modi about the widespread protests by Kashmiris across the region, expressing their disapproval of the Pahalgam terror attack Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, during which both leaders discussed various issues, including the terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people, officials said. The meeting, the first after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, was organised at the Prime Minister's official residence in New Delhi. It lasted around 30 minutes, they said. The officials said Abdullah briefed the prime minister about the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir, especially the outrage among the people over the deadly attack. He also informed Prime Minister Modi about the widespread protests by Kashmiris across the region, expressing their disapproval of the violence—an unprecedented occurrence since the onset of terrorism in 1989. During the meeting, CM Abdullah highlighted the sacrifice of pony ride operator Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who had tried to snatch a weapon from one of the terrorists in a courageous attempt to protect the tourists. On April 28, the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution strongly condemning the Pahalgam terror attack, underscoring the unified stance of the people's representatives against terrorism and their commitment to preserving peace and harmony in the region. Chief Minister Abdullah conveyed to the Prime Minister the profound sense of unity and resolve among the people of Jammu and Kashmir in rejecting violence. The fallout of the attack on the booming tourism industry and the upcoming Amarnath Yatra also came up for discussion, the officials said. The 38-day annual Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to start on July 3 from the twin routes — the traditional 48-kilometre Pahalgam in Anantnag district and the 14-kilometre shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district. First Published: May 03, 2025, 21:46 IST
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pahalgam terror attack: Jammu and Kashmir assembly holds special session, Govt bans Pak YouTube channels
NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly held a special one-day session today in Jammu in response to the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people. The session was summoned by the Lieutenant Governor on the recommendation of chief minister Omar Abdullah 's council of ministers. The attack, which targeted innocent tourists, has sent shockwaves across India, with the government stepping up measures against misinformation banning of Pakistani YouTube channels for "false and misleading narratives against India, its Army and security agencies in the backdrop of the tragic Pahalgam terror incident in Jammu and Kashmir". Here are the top developments: Jammu and Kashmir assembly holds special session by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo The special session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, was scheduled for 10.30 am today, will officially include an obituary reference to the victims of the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather led the proceedings, following a summon issued under Section 18(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. Government bans 16 Pakistani YouTube channels On the recommendations of the ministry of home affairs, India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels including Dawn News, Geo News, Ary News and Samaa TV. The channels were accused of spreading provocative and misleading content against India, particularly targeting its Army and security agencies in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. The government also objected to BBC describing the Pahalgam attackers as "militants" instead of "terrorists", and warned that their coverage would be closely monitored. Defence minister to meet Prime Minister Modi According to television reports, defence minister Rajnath Singh and national security advisor Ajit Doval are expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today at 11 am to discuss security measures following the attack. US calls for responsible action The United States has urged India and Pakistan to seek a 'responsible solution' amidst rising tensions. A State Department spokesperson reaffirmed support for India and condemned the Pahalgam attack.
United News of India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Pahalgam terror attack: One day special session of J&K Assembly summoned in Jammu on Monday
Jammu, Apr 27 (UNI) In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, a one-day special Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has been summoned in Jammu on Monday. The session, as per the officials, will begin at 10:30 am. Officials said the Legislative Assembly is likely to adopt a resolution in the House condemning the April 22 terror attack. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will also reply in the House on the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam in which a local man was among the 26 people killed, while several others were injured. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on April 24 summoned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to convene its session in accordance with Section 18 (1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. 'I, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under section 18(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, do hereby summon the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to meet at Jammu on Monday, the April 28, 2025 at 10.30 A.M,' said the Summon. "Accordingly, in terms of rule 3 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, all the Members are requested to kindly attend the Session of the Legislative Assembly on the appointed date, time and place,' said an order issued by Secretary J&K Legislative Assembly. The nearly month-long Assembly session earlier adjourned sine die on April 9. The special one-day Assembly session was summoned on the request of the Cabinet. UNI VBH RN
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
LG Sinha calls special session of JK assembly on April 28 to discuss Pahalgam attack
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has summoned a one-day special session of the assembly on April 28 to discuss the Pahalgam attack, officials said on Friday. Also Read: Pahalgam terror attack fallout: Pakistani Hindu family taken from Hisar to Delhi camp "I, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under section 18(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, do hereby summon the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to meet at Jammu on Monday, the 28th of April, 2025 at 10.30 am," the LG said in an order. Also Read: Kerala family claims they narrowly escaped Pahalgam attack due to salty lunch: 'It saved our lives' The officials said the assembly session has been convened to discuss various issues in the aftermath of the attack that left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead. Also Read: 'Am alive because…': Father of man who died saving tourists in Pahalgam attack The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet had on Wednesday decided to advise the LG to convene a special session of the assembly. The Council of Ministers met here on Wednesday evening under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
